Claims Escalation Analyst (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

75d

About The Position

The Claims Escalation Analyst will be responsible for managing and investigating escalated claims and ensuring timely resolution. The successful candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication skills.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate, required.
Minimum of 1-year experience in Healthcare, preferably in the insurance industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Adequate keyboarding skills (40 words per minute typing rate); Basic computer skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills, including ability to discuss medical issues.
Negotiation skills including assertiveness and being proactive.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret policy language, contracts and statutes
Maintain accurate records of all claims and ensuring timely resolution
Understands assigned payers allowable calculations in order to preview an account to determine if properly paid and identify when errors are made in payments.
Accurately posts transactions based on assigned duties ensuring that keying is correct for all payments, adjustments, deductibles & coinsurance assignments.
Able to evaluate transactions posted on an account to ensure all payments and adjustments are posted and are appropriate.
Works with other departments to resolve any outstanding issues delaying claims processing.
Communicates effectively with assigned payer and makes appropriate decisions to escalate and push claims with carriers, companies and other departments.
Accurately evaluates each account in order to determine what is needed, what is left outstanding and what steps are necessary to resolve the account quickly.
Properly utilizes productivity tracking mechanisms.
Works at or above the weekly set productivity standard and completes tasks in a timely manner.
Appropriately prioritizes work queue in order to work highest priority first based on assigned subjects.
Documents all information in the System following the Clear Concise Consistent method.
Consistently monitors assignment to ensure that all steps necessary to assist the Team with achieving its goals have been taken.
Able to write clearly and informatively.